Title: "Chain Craft: Mastering the Supply Network" Objective: Students will engage in a simulation game to design and optimize a supply chain network. The game aims to enhance their understanding of the key components, decisions, and challenges in real world supply chain management $1.$ Virtual platform $($assume$)$ story telling $2.$ Player Names $3.$ Resource cards representing raw materials, production facilities, distribution centers, and retailers $4.$ Demand cards indicating consumer needs $5.$ Event cards representing unexpected challenges or opportunities $6.$ Decision cards for players to make strategic choices $7.$ Dice or virtual randomizer for chance elements $8.$ Rules document outlining gameplay, scoring Objectives Gameplay: $1.$ Each player starts with a set budget and a basic supply chain structure. $2.$ Players take turns rolling the dice to move around the game board or navigate the virtual platform. $3.$ Upon landing on a space, players draw resource cards, demand cards, event cards, or decision cards. $4.$ Players must make strategic decisions on sourcing, production, distribution, and inventory based on their drawn cards and current resources $5.$ Event cards introduce unexpected challenges or opportunities, forcing players to adapt their supply chain strategies. $6.$ Players must manage their budgets wisely, considering costs associated with transportation, production, and inventory holding. $7.$ The game ends after a set number of rounds, and players score points based on their supply chain efficiency, customer satisfaction. and financial performance Learning Outcomes: $1.$ Understanding of supply chain components and dedsion$-$making processes. $2.$ Strategic thinking and problem$-$solving skills in response to unexpected events. $3.$ Budgeting and financial management within the context of supply chain operations. $4.$ Collaboration and negotiation as players may engage in partnerships or face competition.